Bushra Bibi, wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of her seven-year sentence in a £190 million corruption case on medical grounds, according to Dawn. Her legal team emphasized her deteriorating health and concerns over the mishandling of her recent eye surgery while she is incarcerated at Adiala jail.
Bibi underwent surgery for retinal detachment in her right eye at a hospital in Rawalpindi, performed by Professor Dr. Nadeem Qureshi, as reported by Dawn and ARY News. Following the procedure, she was returned to Adiala jail, where she remains in custody. Her legal team and PTI officials have raised questions about the lack of transparency around her medical care and access to her family.
Concerns include the absence of prior notification to Bibi’s legal counsel or relatives about the surgery, with her petition highlighting the insufficient treatment and possible risk to her health during incarceration, according to multiple Dawn reports. The PTI has called for better medical access and family visitations to ensure her well-being.
This court petition marks a critical juncture in Bibi’s case, as the Islamabad High Court must decide whether to temporarily suspend her sentence to allow for more comprehensive medical treatment. Observers will be watching closely for the court’s verdict, which could set a precedent for handling medical requests from convicted prisoners in high-profile cases.
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital
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Adiala jail
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Malik Riaz
Shadab Khan
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
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